Viking Shield with Raven Motif and Triquetras, 61 cm
- 90.00€
The beautiful Viking shield we offer here is made of approx. 13 mm thick plywood, covered with linen, and elaborately adorned with so-called triquetras (trefoil or trinity knots) and ravens. The twin bird motif is a representation of Odin’s faithful messengers Hugin and Munin (or Huginn and Muninn), a recurring motif in Celtic and Viking art. In Norse mythology, the ravens fly over Asgard and Midgard and return every evening to the Allfather of the Gods (also referred to as Hrafnáss, the “raven god”) to tell him everything they have seen and heard.
In its centre, the shield features a generously sized steel boss that is tightly held in place with four rivets, and leaves enough space to accommodate even stout Viking hands. The shield’s back is painted black and fitted with a handle made of solid wood.
Although this early medieval wooden shield may be slightly too light and thin for full contact, it is still a great accessory for re-enactment, LARP, stage or TV/film and will make your transformation into a proud Norse warrior just perfect. Besides, it also makes for a nice collectible or display piece for all Viking Age enthusiasts.
Details:
- Material: plywood, solid wood handle, steel boss
- Painted with ravens and triquetras
- Diameter: approx. 61 cm (24 in.)
- Thickness: approx. 13 mm
- Shield boss: overall Ø approx. 17 cm, bulge Ø approx. 12 cm, bulge height approx. 7 cm
- Weight: approx. 2.55 kg
